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About The Book: "Sport in British Burmah, Assam, and the Cassyah and Jyntiah Hills" comprises two volumes chronicling hunting expeditions and wildlife observations in Southeast Asia. Volume One explores the landscapes of Tenasserim, Pegu, and Arrakan, highlighting their mineral wealth and tea potential, while contrasting the cultures of plains and hill inhabitants. Detailed accounts feature challenges in game hunting, particularly elephant encounters, alongside insights into various wildlife behaviors. Volume Two expands to Mandalay, the Coco Islands, and hilly regions, detailing earthquake effects, encounters with wildlife, and Assam's tea industry. Practical hunting advice and reflections on northern Madras conclude the narrative, offering a vivid portrayal of the excitement and obstacles of sport hunting in the area. About The Author: Fitz William Thomas Pollok (1832–1909), a British officer in India, achieved renown as both a hunter and writer. His notable works, including "Incidents of Foreign Sport and Travel" (1894), "Fifty Years' Reminiscences of India" (1896), and co-authoring "Wild Sports of Burma and Assam" (1900), provide detailed insights into hunting and travel in colonial-era India and Southeast Asia. Pollok's writings feature vivid descriptions of locales, natural history, and practical advice for sportsmen, enriching our understanding of adventure and wildlife in the region. His enduring legacy in exploration literature is exemplified by his significant work "Sport in British Burmah, Assam, and the Cassyah and Jyntiah Hills." The Title 'Sport in British Burmah, Assam, and the Cassyah and Jyntiah hills: With notes of sport in the hilly districts of the northern division, Madras Presidency, indicating the best localities in those countries for sport, with natural history notes, illustrations of the people, scenery, and game, together with maps to guide the traveller or sportsman, and hints on weapons, fishing-tackle, etc., best suited for killing game